Archive for the ‘European Cinema’ Category

Love stories, time and tragedy

January 4th, 2010 by alandunn | Posted in European Cinema, Hollywood Cinema | No Comments »

Having just seen The Time Travellers Wife at the cinema, it put me in mind of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, not least so because of the Brad Pitt connection ( Pitt produces The Time Travellers Wife and stars in Benjamin Button) but also because of the tragic, fanciful love story that lies at [...]

Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF)

October 12th, 2009 by holliemiller | Posted in European Cinema, Hollywood Cinema | No Comments »

Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) co-founded by Edward James Olmos celebrates its 13th edition.
Penelope Cruz, Calle 13 and Diego Luna will be among the stars featured in the stellar line-up of films to be presented at the 13th Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) opening this Sunday, October 11th at the [...]

Comedy Rundown of 2009….so far

August 24th, 2009 by holliemiller | Posted in British Cinema, European Cinema, Hollywood Cinema | No Comments »

This review was created by guest writer Alan Dunn, an ascerbic talent from Coatbridge Scotland.
Thank God for Bruno. Praise be for Sacha Baron Cohen and his risqué comedy. Just like Borat, Bruno pushes every boundary imaginable, with humour so cutting and close to the bone that you might need an x-ray afterwards to check for [...]

Stop Motion Creation

October 24th, 2008 by holliemiller | Posted in European Cinema | No Comments »

I am drawn to the art of stop motion animation, I think it’s an enchanting device delivering wonderful results on screen. Ray Harryhausen’s stop motion creatures had my mouth hanging in awe, my favourite; Clash of the Titans appealed especially to my girlish nature. Who wouldn’t want to be rescued from the Cracken by a sword [...]

Guillermo Del Toro’s Pan

September 9th, 2008 by holliemiller | Posted in European Cinema | No Comments »

Many people have lauded and applauded the Director Guillermo Del Toro for his film Pan’s Labyrinth and his recent release The Orphanage. Oscar nominated for original screenplay and BAFTA winner of Best Film for Pan’s Labyrinth, he has an impressive C.V which includes Mimic, Blade II, Hellboy and the future release of The Hobbit. Like [...]